naturally
gb/nˈæt͡ʃɚəli/ us/nˈæt͡ʃɚəli/
A2
Englanti
~ 2200
Merkitykset
0 merkitystä
adverb
A2
relation
1
In a normal or expected way
In the way that is usual or what you would expect.
Käyttömalli:
[someone/something] naturally [verb/adjective]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'naturally' with 'of course' when expressing agreement; while related, 'naturally' here means 'in a normal way'.
Synonyymit
normally (Very close in meaning but slightly more formal and less emotive.)
|
typically (Emphasizes common patterns rather than inevitability.)
Antonyymit
unnaturally (Indicates something happens in a strange or artificial way.)
Kollokaatiot
naturally occur
|naturally develop
|naturally follow
|naturally lead to
Teemat
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- Ice naturally melts when the temperature rises above zero.
- As the conversation went on, we naturally started talking about our families.
- Children naturally learn their first language without formal teaching.
- The two chemicals will naturally react if mixed.
Oppijaesimerkit
- Babies naturally cry when they are hungry.
- Water naturally flows downhill.
- He naturally smiled when he saw his friend.
adverb
B1
property
2
Without artificial help
Without using any special help or chemicals; by itself.
Käyttömalli:
[something] naturally [verb]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may confuse 'naturally' here with 'normally'; this sense focuses on the absence of artificial methods.
Synonyymit
organically (Often used for food; implies no synthetic chemicals.)
Antonyymit
artificially (Describes something made or caused by people rather than by nature.)
Kollokaatiot
naturally grown
|naturally occurring minerals
|naturally sweet
Teemat
science
|daily life
|nature
|food_drink
|health
Esimerkit
- These tomatoes were grown naturally without pesticides.
- Diamonds can form naturally deep underground.
- Her hair is naturally curly.
Oppijaesimerkit
- This fruit is naturally sweet.
- Oil comes naturally from the ground.
- Her hair grows naturally in that shape.
adverb
B1
property
3
Without effort or training
Easily and without trying, because of talent or instinct.
Käyttömalli:
[someone] naturally [verb]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes overuse 'naturally' here to mean 'well'; it specifically means 'without effort'.
Synonyymit
effortlessly (Focuses on ease of action rather than origin in talent.)
Antonyymit
awkwardly (Describes doing something in an uncomfortable or unnatural way.)
Kollokaatiot
naturally talented
|speak naturally
|act naturally
Teemat
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- She sings so beautifully and naturally.
- He moved naturally on stage, as if he had been acting for years.
- Try to speak naturally during the interview.
Oppijaesimerkit
- He draws very naturally.
- She dances naturally without thinking about it.
- I want to talk naturally with my new friends.
adverb
B1
relation
4
As a logical result
Because it is the logical result of something else.
Käyttömalli:
[something], naturally, [result]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may confuse this with 'of course' as agreement; here it refers to cause and effect.
Synonyymit
inevitably (Stronger emphasis on impossibility of avoiding the outcome.)
Antonyymit
unexpectedly (Indicates the result was not predicted or logical.)
Kollokaatiot
and naturally
|would naturally lead to
Teemat
communication
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- He forgot her birthday, and naturally she was upset.
- If you eat too much sugar, naturally you will gain weight.
- They trained hard, so naturally they won the match.
Oppijaesimerkit
- It rained, so naturally the ground was wet.
- She studied hard. Naturally, she passed the test.
- He was late. Naturally, she was angry.
adverb
B2
property
5
Polite agreement or understanding
A polite way to say you understand or agree that something is obvious.
Käyttömalli:
Naturally, [statement]
Synonyymit
of course ('Of course' is more common and slightly less formal.)
Teemat
communication
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- 'Will you keep this secret?' 'Naturally.'
- 'You’ll be careful?' 'Naturally.'
- Naturally, we all wanted to help.
Oppijaesimerkit
- 'Will you come?' 'Naturally.'
- Naturally, I said yes to the invitation.
- 'Can you help me?' 'Naturally.'
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
naturally
IPA
GB/nˈæt͡ʃɚəli/
US/nˈæt͡ʃɚəli/
Tavut ja painotus
nat - ur - ally (3 tavua)
Stress on 1st syllable (nat)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: naturally
- Plural: naturallies
Sanaperhe
Forms
naturallies
noun
Related words
naturalness
noun B2
naturalist
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unnatural
adjective B1
unnaturally
adverb
Advanced or less common
naturalize
verb
naturalization
noun B2
Ilmaukset
act naturally
1/ˈækt nˈæt͡ʃɚəli/
fixed phrase
Behave in a normal relaxed way
To behave in your usual way without trying to impress or pretend.
Esimerkit
- When the camera starts rolling, just act naturally.
- He told me to act naturally around her even though I was nervous.
come naturally (to someone)
1/kˈʌm nˈæt͡ʃɚəli tə sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
Be easy without effort or training
To be easy for someone to do without needing to learn much.
Esimerkit
- Cooking seems to come naturally to her.
- Speaking in public doesn't come naturally to everyone.
go naturally with [something]
1/ɡˈoʊ nˈæt͡ʃɚəli wˈɪθ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Match well without forcing or planning
To look good or work well together without trying.
Esimerkit
- This color goes naturally with wooden furniture.
- Her calm nature goes naturally with teaching young children.